Disclaimer: None of the characters or places are mine. They are entirely the property of J.K. Rowling. This is just a fan fic for entertainment purposes only.
It was Halloween ( the day Harry's parents were murdered ) and he was sitting at their grave site. Although he should be discouraged by this, he was not. Harry Potter was crying, but out of Happiness. He, Harry James Potter had finally, after about a year, defeated Lord Voldermort. In doing this all of the Death Eaters had been either killed or imprisoned, including Bellatrix Lestrange, the Malfoy's and even Snape. Fortunately, Harry, Ron, Hermione, and everyone in the order had all survived with only minor injuries.
Hermione and Ron stood back a bit to give Harry some space. When Harry was done, he turned to go and stood frozen at was he saw before him. Right there in front of him Ron and Hermione were locked in each others arms kissing. Harry smiled in disbelief and cleared his throat, "uh um," nothing. He tried again but louder "UH UM!" Finally the pair broke apart. Hermione turned a lite shade of pink as she removed her lips from Ron's. Harry stood there with a questioning look on his face that said, 'When did this happen?'
Ron looked at Harry and started muttering, "Oi ... I um ... we... well ..." Hermione cut him off by taking his hand in hers and looking at Harry, "Well, Harry while you were paying respect to your parents, Ron and I started talking and we realized that as much as we can't stand each other at times..." "That we love each other more than we wanted to admit," Ron finished.
The two of them stood there starring at Harry waiting for a reaction. He looked shocked and they were beginning to worry. Then suddenly he said, "Well it's about time!" and started laughing. It was Ron and Hermiones turn to look shocked as they stood there starring at Harry. "Well let's go home then," Harry finally said.
Harry had returned to the Burrow with Ron and Hermione. When he entered the house, he was knocked to the floor by Ginny. She was so happy to see him, all she could do was cry. Harry was thrilled to see her too, to thrilled to stop her. They remained on the floor for several seconds embracing each other, then Mrs. Weasly started hollering about a ruckus. She stopped the minute she walked into the room.
Mrs. Weasly began crying and embracing Ron and Hermione. Then she froze, "Wait! Where's Harry?" She asked and looked towards the door. Ron and Hermione started laughing as Ginny stood up and replied, "Oh ... he's right here mum. He's alright, see." "At least he was before he walked through the door," Ron said laughing, but he quickly stopped when he realized both Ginny and Hermione were glaring at him..
Harry stood up and straightened himself up some before he walked to Mrs. Weasly. She began to quickly looking him over. " I am fine. We all are safe now. Especially since Voldermort is dead." Mrs. Weasley was ushering them all into the other room. "It's good to see that you are all well. I know that you have sent owls, but it is not the same as seeing you to know that you are safe. With a wave of her wand five butterbeers came floating into the room.
"So tell me, how did you defeat him?" Mrs. Weasly asked. "Well I would rather not go into detail. But we did find and destroy the horcurxes, then we found and destroyed Voldermort. I would really like to leave it at that." Harry then gave a weak smile and continued, "I know that we will have to go into detail later for the Ministry and the Order." he then yawned, " I am a little tired. Would you mind if I went up to rest?" Mrs. Weasly smiled, " Yes, yes, of course. I understand. Everyone will be here for dinner. We will be eating outside tonight." Harry nodded, " Thank you," and then looked at the others. They understood and followed him upstairs.
When all four of them were in the room Harry closed the door. Ron and Hermione went and sat on a bed holding hands. Ginny was oblivious to this because she had thrown herself into Harry's arms. They held onto each other ( rather tightly) for a minute. Harry looked into Ginny's eyes, " I have missed you so much." Ginny leaned in, " me too" she said. With that they kissed gently.
At this Ron coughed quietly. Ginny spun on heel heels, "Ohmigosh!" She glanced down at her brothers hand intertwined with Hermiones, and grinned. "So you two finally got over yourselves and got together?" Ron and Hermione startled at this and Harry just snickered. "What?" asked Ginny, "It was so obvious." Ron started to say something at this, but Hermione broke in, "Harry, you wanted us to follow you up here?"
Harry and Ginny sat down. "Yeah ... well um... well I just wanted to thank you both. You know for coming along to help me. If you hadn't been with me, I can't begin to imagine how long it would have took." Hermione smiled and Ron nodded, "It's no problem mate. You would have done the same for us." Harry smiled, " Well thanks anyways."
"Oh and please don't go into detail with anyone about how we defeated Voldermort. We will only tell the Order and then let them tell the Ministry." Harry now looked at Ginny, " I will tell you about it later. Is that okay?" Ginny nodded. Harry yawned followed by Ron and Hermione. Ginny jumped to her feet and pulled Hermione up by the arm, "Well I am going to let you two rest. And Miss Love sick here, you have to rest in my room or else mum will have a fit." Ron rolled his eyes, gave Hermione a kiss and said, "We will see you at dinner." Hermione nodded and left the room with Ginny pushing her along.
Harry had fallen asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. He was dreaming about Voldermort's defeat. Harry had a grin on his face when Voldermort discovered all his horcurxes had been destroyed. Then Harry felt a heavy burden lift when Voldermort fell stiffly to the ground. Something slightly brushed across Harry's lips.
When he opened his eyes and saw Ginny sitting on his bed smiling down at him, he couldn't help but grin. "Hi," she said softly. "Hi yourself," Harry replied. He lifted himself up on one elbow and gave her several small gentle kiss and then laid back down. "How long have you been there?" he asked. Ginny blushed, " A while. I just couldn't help but watch you sleep. You seemed too peaceful to wake." she smile, " but mum says it's time for dinner." Harry groaned, " Well I suppose I had better get up then, huh." Ginny smiled, " I will wait for you downstairs." Harry nodded as Ginny left him sitting on his bed.
When Harry walked downstairs he discovered that everyone was outside at the table already. It was a lovely set up. The tables were full of food and illuminated by pixies. When he opened the door laughter flooded his ears. " What's everybody so happy about?" he asked with a smile on his face. Everybody turned to him and shouts were heard such as " hey mate where you been" and " long time no see"and " hey man it took you long enough" . These comments mostly came from the twins, but he did hear Tonks and Professor McGonagall say, " it's good to have you back Harry."
Harry saw Ginny sitting across from Fleur. Her face glowed in the faint light the pixies let off. When she saw him looking at her she smiled and mouthed the words, " I love you." He smiled back at her, his chest had welled up at these words. He mouthed, " I Love you too."He walked over and sat down at the table next to her. Mr. and Mrs. Weasly were talking to Lupin and Tonks. Bill was there talking to Percy and Charlie. Fleur was talking and laughing with Hermione and Ginny ( and a reluctant looking Ron). Fred and George were talking to Professor McGonagall about none other than their magic shop, Weasleys' Wizarding Wheezes. Harry was happy to see everyone here. Harry leaned over and gave Ginny a brief kiss on the cheek
Dinner began as soon as Harry sat down. The conversation was easygoing. Harry turned to the twins, " So how is Weasleys' Wizarding Wheezes coming along?" he asked. Mrs. Weasly snorted, but Fred replied, " Absolutely smashing! Since you-know-who is gone for good, everyone is celebrating." George cut in, " Yeah and it is not just kids buying our stuff either. I won't mention any names," he glanced at Professor McGonagall, "but we have even had a few professors from Hogwarts come in and make several purchases." McGonagall blushed, but smiled and said, "Tonks I would like to speak with you concerning the Defense Against the Dark Arts position." " Of course." Tonks smiled and the two of them began their own discussion. Lupin turned his attention to Harry, " So Harry now that you have taken care of what need to be done, What do you plan on doing?" Harry thought for a moment, looked at Ginny and gave her a wink, then back at Lupin," Well I have been thinking of becoming an Auror, but I have a few things I would like to do before that."
Dinner was soon over and McGonagall, Tonks, and Lupin said their goodbyes and left. The rest of the family went inside and gathered around the fire place. Percy had excused himself and went up to bed. Charlie was praising one of the pranks from the shop with Fred and George. Fleur and Bill were telling Hermione and Ron about their honeymoon. Ginny and Harry were sitting on the floor, Ginny in Harry's arms. Mr. and Mrs. Weasly were sitting back pleased to have their family all back and safe again. Harry looked down at Ginny and said, " I love you so much" Ginny looked back at Harry and gave him a kiss.
The next morning at breakfast Harry hugged Ginny around the waist, "I need to talk to your parents alone is that okay?" Ginny turned to face him, "Yeah that's okay, why wouldn't it be?" Harry kissed her nose and said, " Well it just might take a while and I didn't want you to think I was avoiding you or anything." Ginny smiled, "no it's okay I will just bug out my brother for a bit." Harry laughed, "okay then".He walked over to where Ginny's parents sat. Mrs. Weasly looked up, " What is it dear?" Harry said, " Well I was wondering if I could have a word with you away from the others." They nodded and Mr. Weasly said, "Why don't we go out back." Harry nodded and followed them outside.
Harry looked back at Ginny as he closed the door and knew he was doing the right thing. He turned to see Mr. and Mrs. Weasly looking at with a questioning look in their eyes. He took a deep breath and began. " I wanted to talk to you about something I have had on my mind for quite sometime now. Well you know that last year Ginny and I were a couple for a while." they nodded and he continued, " Well when I broke up with her it was to keep her safe, not because I didn't love her. Because I do love her and I think deep down I always have loved her. Well I know that she has another year of school left, which I want her to finish, But I would like your permission to ask Ginny to marry me."
He stopped and held is breath. Mr. Weasly looked from Harry to Mrs. Weasly who nodded as tears came to her eyes. " Well Harry as you said Ginny does have another year of school. And she will complete it." he said firmly, " and she is still quite young, as are you Harry." Harry's heart sank as he thought,'oh no they are going to tell me "no"!" "However." Harry glanced up at this. "Molly and I have been discussing this since before you came back." Harry must of had a questioning look on his face because Mr. Weasly started again. " You see Harry we knew the love you and our Ginny shared. The look in her eyes was the same look Molly had in her eyes." He picked up his wife's hand and looked into her eyes and smiled, " and still does." Mr. Weasly looked back to Harry, " We know Ginny loves you and we do believe that you love her as much if not more." Harry's heart was beginning to take it's rightful place again and he nodded. Mrs. Weasly said, " Before we give you our permission you must make a few promises." Harry nodded, "Anything" he said simply.
"First,"started Mrs. Weasly, "We want for both of you to be started in your careers before you get married." Harry nodded. Mr. Weasly began, " Second, we understand the love the two of you share is strong, but every marriage has bumps along the way. We ask that no matter what bumps you come across, that you will always talk things through, and never go to bed angry." Harry nodded and thought, "this isn't going to be a problem at all." Mrs. Weasly spoke again, " Lastly we ask that you wait until after Ginny finishes school before you ask her." "What!" Harry did not like that one, "Sorry." " Listen Harry Mr. Weasly and I understand how you must feel about this, but this is so that Ginny does not loose focus while she is at school." Harry sighed and said, " I understand. But I have another question. If I make Ginny promise not to loose her focus may I give her a promise ring, with the promise that when the time is right, I will ask her to marry me?" Mr. Weasly looked at his wife then back to Harry, " That sounds like it will be alright, but only as long as she promises not to fall back in school." Harry began to smile, " I understand" Mr. Weasly nodded, " Okay then you may give her the promise ring." Harry was so excited he almost knocked Molly and Arthur down while giving them a hug. "Thank you so much. Please don't mention this to anyone. Tell Ginny that I had something to take care of and that I will see her tonight." They smiled and nodded. With this Harry appariated to Diagon Alley.
When Harry got to Diagon Alley he went to Gringotts to get some money. While he was there he changes some magic money for muggle money. Then he went to the jewelry store. When he walked in the old witch behind the counter greeted him, "Hello, what can I do for you son?" That gave Harry an idea. "Well I am looking for a ring for someone special. I was hoping I could find one with a Lily and some emeralds." The witch looked at Harry, "Hmmm, a lily and emeralds you say?" and with that she disappeared to the back of the store. Harry thought to himself, " I hope she can find a ring like that. It would be perfect." He was grinning to himself when the witch came back. "I think this should do." and the witch handed Harry a ring. Harry looked at the ring and was speechless. The ring was cast in silver and a silver lily was on top of the ring. Several small emeralds made up the band and were place between a silver border. Harry looked at the witch, " This is perfect. How much?" The witch seemed to be thinking. She glanced at Harry's scar then looked him in the eyes and said, " Well young Mr. Potter, seeing how some would say you have saved the wizarding world, again, and seeing that I knew your father, well kind of..."
"Wait" Harry said, " you knew my father?" The old witch smiled and seemed to travel back in time, " Well I met him once. You see when your father was about your age, he came in here looking for a ring too. He said it was for the most beautiful lady of all time. "She has the most entrancing emerald green eyes" he said. I suggested emerald to match her eyes. He thought about it for a minute and then said " Lily would positively love it and treasure it forever." So young Mr. Potter I didn't know your father well. But the moment you asked for a lily and emeralds I knew who you were. Even if you didn't have that scar." Harry smiled at the witch. He loved to hear stories of his parents. He again asked, "How much?" The witch smiled at Harry, " My dear boy, you don't owe me a thing. You just take that ring to the lucky little lady who stole your heart." Harry nodded, "Thank you very much." He leaned across the counter and kissed the old witch on the cheek.
Harry walked out of the store and through the Leaky Cauldron into muggle London. He quickly found a flower shop and purchased six yellow roses and six red roses. He thought to himself, "This is going to be absolutely perfect." He walked into the Leaky Cauldron and appriated back to the Burrow.
Hiding the roses, Harry walked inside. Ginny ran up to him and gave him a hug, " Where have you been? Dad told me that you would see me tonight?" Harry smiled, " Ginny , we need to talk but not right now." Ginny looked worried. Harry smiled, leaned in, gave her a kiss and whispered in her ear, "Don't look so scared." Ginny tried to smile as Harry said, " And to answer your question I had a few things to take care of, and I am sorry but it looks like it is going to take me all day." Harry stepped back, " Hey wait a minute aren't you quidditch captain this year?" Ginny nodded, "Yeah I am, but ..." Harry stopped her, " Listen I know you have more questions for me and I do want to answer them but I do need to get back. Why don't you get Ron and go up to the hill to practice?"
"But." Ginny started, Harry pulled out one yellow rose. Ginny just starred. Harry handed her the rose and said, " This yellow rose represents friendship. I give this rose to you because you are my friend. You are my friend because you defend me. I respect you and value our friendship because of this." Ginny had tears in her eyes, but was smiling. Harry gave her a kiss and said, " You stay here and I will go get Ron. All Ginny could do was nod.
Harry ran up the stairs to Ron's room. He was about to open the door, but stopped and knocked, "Hey Ron it's me." He heard some shuffling and the Ron said, " Yeah come on in." Ron and Hermione were sitting on separate beds and Ron's ears were bright red. Harry grinned and shook his head, "You two should know better." Hermione blushed at this and turned her head. " But enough of that. Listen Ron, I need for you keep Ginny busy for a while. Take her up to the hill and play some quidditch for a while." Ron gave Harry a weird look. Harry put up his hand, "Please don't ask me why. Let's just say I am planning a surprise. I need for Hermione to help me." Harry glanced at the two of them and said, " and it probably wouldn't hurt for you two to spend some time apart. Please stay on the hill until your mum calls for lunch, and please don't let Ginny come down here." Ron looked puzzled as Hermione gave him a nod. He shrugged and said, "Okay mate, just don't try no funny business with my girl." Harry laughed while Hermione rolled her eyes. Ron walked to Hermione lifted her face towards him and said, " I love you," kissed her and walked from the room. " Honestly" was all Hermione could say.
Harry looked out the window until he saw Ron and Ginny walking up the hill. He then turned to Hermione and smiled. "Okay Harry what are you thinking?" Harry simply smiled and said glad you asked." "Oh Harry those are beautiful!" "There for Ginny, Harry said smiling. Hermione nodded and pulled out her wand. A vase with water had appeared. "Thanks" Harry said and put the flowers in the vase. Harry pulled the ring from his pocket and showed Hermione. "Now this is a promise ring for Ginny. Do you think she will like it?" "Oh Harry absolutely!".
Harry sat down and began :"Last night I asked Mr. and Mrs. Weasley if I could marry Ginny" Hermione gasped and smiled. Harry sighed "They told me I had to wait till she finished school to ask her, Then we had to wait until we both were started in our careers until we could get married I don't really want to want to wait, but I understand their concerns and I promised I would wait. They said I could give her the promise ring with the promise that when the time is right I will ask her to marry me." Hermione was beaming "That is so sweet Harry what do you need me to do"
Harry sighed "First I want you to take one of these yellow roses up to the hill and put it on the stump you usually sit at" He reached into his trunk and pulled out his invisibility trunk and handed it to her "Take this and make sure you aren't seen." "Ok" Hermione said. Harry picked up a piece of parchment and wrote something tied it to the rose and handed to Hermione. "Stay out of sight until they see the flower then come back" Hermione nodded and left.
"Ok" Harry thought "now to get the family involved." He went down stairs and found Mrs. Weasley in the kitchen he walked into the room "Excuse me Mrs. Weasley" "Oh Harry I hadn't realized you were back" Mrs. Weasley smiled "What can I get you" Harry smiled "Oh nothing I just wanted to ask for you help I want to surprise Ginny and I can't do it alone I already have Ron and Hermione helping me but I could use your help as well." Mrs. Weasley nodded "what can I do."
Harry motioned to the table and they both sat down. "Well I would like to have dinner with Ginny tonight in the garden. But I need it set it up where she cannot see it can you charm Ginny's window to where she sees nothing out of the ordinary." Mrs. Weasley thought about it for a minute "Yes I can do that, but how are you going to get her to stay up there." Harry grinned "I have already got that figured out so no need to worry about that." Hermione came running in out of breath "She found it Harry." Harry grinned "Good are they still practicing." Hermione nodded. "Ok well if you will go get three more yellow roses and bring them down we will move on to the next step." Hermione said "no problem." and headed upstairs.
Harry turned to Mrs. Weasley "Go ahead and finish getting lunch ready but please don't call them in yet." Mrs. Weasley said "ok Dear." Harry was writing on the third piece of parchment when Hermione came back into the kitchen. He finished took the first note tied it to a rose and turned to Hermione "Take this one and place it halfway up the hill you don't need the cloak this time. after you place the rose go up to the hill and wait till Mrs. Weasley calls for lunch." "Ok" Hermione said and headed of to the hill.
Harry tied the second note to a rose, and asked "Mrs Weasley when you call for lunch will you please place this on the outside of the door." Mrs Weasley agreed. Harry too the last note and attached it to the third rose placed it on Ginny's chair. "Oh and if Ginny asks tell her I have already eaten please." Mrs Weasley frowned "Oh I really do hate to lie." Harry grinned picked up a piece of fruit and ate it "Better?" he asked "I suppose" said Mrs. Weasley half-nodding. Harry pulled the cloak over him and stepped into the corner. Mrs. Weasley opened the door, placed the rose, and then yelled up the hill "Kids Lunch is ready" and closed the door. Harry remembered something he quickly said "After lunch have the go degnome the garden please." Mrs. Weasley smiled at Harry as if saying no problem.
Harry saw through the window that Ron was pulling Ginny along. Ginny had two roses in her hand and was smiling. When the group got to the door, she removed the rose as Ron was pushing the door open. "I am starving! What's for lunch?" Mrs. Weasley scowled and ron sat down and replied, " sorry" Ginny was positively beaming when she saw the roses in her chair. She picked up the rose and sat down as Hermione was saying, " What do they say Ginny?"
Ginny blushed and reopened the rose that she found on the stump. She blushed as she began reading, " This yellow rose represents friendship. I give this rose to you because you are my friend. You are my friend because you care about me. I respect you and value our friendship because of this." Ginny continued with the next three, "This yellow rose represents friendship. I give this rose to you because you are my friend. You are my friend because you make me laugh. I respect you and value our friendship because of this. ...This yellow rose represents friendship. I give this rose to you because you are my friend. You are my friend because you see me for only me. I respect you and value our friendship because of this. ...This yellow rose represents friendship. I give this rose to you because you are my friend. You are my friend because you stand by me. I respect you and value our friendship because of this." Ginny had tears running down her face now. Harry's heart had swelled up in his chest.
Mrs. Weasley was smiling in Harry's direction when Ginny asked, "Mum where's Harry?" "Oh honey he already ate, I haven't seen him since. I am sorry dear." Ginny smiled weakly "it's ok mum. I guess he is just busy," and she began to eat. Hermione looked at Ginny, " Hey I am sure he will be here for dinner tonight." and in an attempt to cheer her up said, " I bet he is wishing he could be here sitting next to you this very minute." " I suppose so," Ginny said
Everyone had finished their lunch and Mrs. Weasly turned to Ron and Ginny and said, "Would you two please go degnome the garden for me. They are starting to get nasty again." Ginny sighed, "Yes ma'am," and stood to go outside. Ron moaned "Man I hate them horrible little buggers." Ron gave Hermione a kiss and said, "wanna come?" Hermione kissed him back, "I will be out in a minute I am going to help you mum clean up." "OK" he said and him and Ginny went outside. When they were at a safe distance Harry took off the cloak. Hermione gave him a hug, "Those were so sweet Harry." "Yes they were." replied Mrs. Weasly. Harry smiled and said, "Just wait. There is much more to come."
Harry pulled out his wand and said, " Accio Roses," the vase with the remaining roses came downstairs. He began writing on more parchment. When he finished with the sixth note, he tied them to all but one of the roses. He looked up and realized that both of the women in the kitchen were starring at him. "OK, now Hermione I want you to go and help Ron and Ginny in the garden. After about twenty minutes get Ginny to go to the hedge by the field. There will be another rose there. Make sure she reads this right away. Then I want for you to provoke Ron into saying something that will upset you. When he does take Ginny up to her room to complain about how insensitive he is or something. There will be another rose on her bed, let her read this one as well. I need for you to keep her up there until Ron comes up to apologize. When Ron comes in he will let Ginny know what to do. Can you do this?" Hermione wasn't sure but said, "yeah not a problem."
Harry now looked at Mrs. Weasley, " Can you put that charm on Ginny's window now? Oh and can you also please place this on Ginny's pillow?" He had handed her the first red rose. Mrs. Weasly agreed and went upstairs. When she came back down she said, "All set." Harry nodded and looked at Hermione. "Are you ready?" he asked. Hermione took a breath and nodded. Harry followed Hermione outside, under his invisibility cloak. He went and placed the last yellow rose on the hedge and returned to the house.
"It's time" thought Hermione. Ron had just thrown a gnome towards the field. Hermione glanced at the hedge and saw the yellow rose there. She turned to Ginny and said, " Hey ginny isnt that another rose on the hedge?" Ginny looked and started sprinting across the lawn towards the hedge. Hermione grabbed Ron's hand and they walked to the hedge together. When they got there Ginny was already reading the letter. "This yellow rose represents friendship. I give this rose to you because you are my friend. You are my friend because you comfort me. I respect you and value our friendship because of this."
Ginny had begun crying, "He is so sweet I just I knew where he was. Hermione had tears in her eyes, "Oh Ginny," and gave her friend a hug. Now both girls were crying. Hermione whimpered, "I ... wish ... someone ... would ... do ... something ... like ... this ... for ... me." At this Ron started, "What? You actually like all of this nonsense?" Hermione thought, "Well it worked" "I DON'T BELIEVE YOU RONALD WEASLEY!" Hermione yelled. She grabbed Ginny by the arm and ran into the house. Ron stood there stunned "What just happened?" he asked himself.
Harry came out ant asked ron that same question. Ron said, "Well I don't really know." and went on to tell Harry what happened, then said, "Honestly mate don't you think you could have filled me in some. Now I am totally have to go all romantic just to get Hermione to forgive me." Harry was laughing, "No you won't, but come on we got work to do," Harry led Ron to the garden.
Ron asked, "What are we going to do here?" Harry smiled to him self, "We are going to make it perfect." and continued, "We need to collect as many pieces of wood as we can find." Ron wasn't too sure about this but he started collecting wood. After about thirty minutes, Harry and Ron had plenty of wood. Harry pointed his wand at the wood and concentrated. The wood turned itself into an archway. Harry looked at Ron, "Ron could you please get some ivy and weave it around and through here? I have got something I need to go do and while i am there I will get something for you give to Hermione. Please stay outside." "Okay mate," and Ron set to the task at hand.
Harry appariated to the Leaky Cauldron. He walked into muggle London for the second time that day. He went to a clothing store first. He purchased a jade green dress and had it wrapped. He then went back to the flower shop he was in earlier. He had decided that he would get a dozen red roses for Ron to give to Hermione. He also got two bags of red rose petals and one bag of yellow rose petals. When he was done there he went back into the Leaky Cauldron and through to Diagon Alley. He went into Flourish and Blotts and purchased Runes Throughout The Ages, for Hermione. He then appariated back to the burrow.
Meanwhile, back in Ginny's room. When Hermione pulled Ginny into the room, Ginny immediately found the rose on her pillow. She cast Hermione a questioning glance. Hermione said, "Go ahead." Ginny picked up the rose and read, "This red rose represents love. I give this rose to you because I love you. I love you because you are my friend. For this I will always and forever love you." Ginny couldn't say anything. Hermione burst into a new bout of tears and said, "Ron is never going to do anything this romantic for me." Ginny rushed to her side and began to comfort her. They shared duties of crying and comforting for several hours.
When Harry go back to the Burrow he went directly to the garden. He handed Ron the roses and the book. Jokingly Ron said, "Thanks man but I already have a girlfriend." Harry frowned, "Ha ha very funny. They are for Hermione. Tell her you are sorry for being an idiot and that you love her. She will forgive you. But wait a minute before you go." Harry conjured a small table and two chairs. On the table he placed a candle and some red rose petals. Ron looked worried and Harry said, "Don't worry you won't have to out do me."
They began walking towards the house. As they walked Harry make a path of red and yellow rose petals that followed them. When they walked inside Harry said, "Mrs. Weasley can Ginny change in your room?" Mrs. Weasley looked at Harry, "Well, yes but what is wrong with her room?" Harry smiled and held up two more roses. "Oh I see, yes dear that is fine." she said smiling. Harry turned to Ron now. He placed on rose on top of his gift for Ginny. Handing the package to Ron he said, "Please take this to Ginny and ask her to dress in your mums room so that you and Hermione can talk. I am going to put this rose in your mums room now." Ron rolled his eyes but agreed. He thought this rose thing was getting out of hand.
Ron walked up to Ginny's room as Harry was going back downstairs. He knocked on the door. Ginny had flung the door open before he had finished knocking. "Oh it's you," she said rather flatly. "Gee thanks," he said, "and to think, I come bearing gifts." Ginny looked from Ron to Hermione then back to Ron. He was holding out a gift with a rose on top of it. She looked back to Hermione, "Go ahead." Hermione told her. With shaking hands she opened the letter. "This red rose represents love I give this rose to you because I love you. I love you because you can make an uncomfortable situation comfortable. For this I will always and forever love you." Again Ginny and Hermione had tears in their eyes. Ron decided that now was probably a good time. He said, "Harry would like for you to take this present and go into mums room to open it. Hermione and I need a minute to talk as well."
Ginny nodded and took the package to her mum's room. When she got to her mother's room she opened the package. She pulled out the gorgeous jade green dress. "MUUUMMM!" Ginny yelled. Mrs. Weasley came running the room, "Ginny what's wrong!" Ginny held up the dress. "Oh my."Mrs. Weasley said. Ginny began crying, "Mum I am so, well I don't know what." Mrs. Weasley walked over and gave her daughter a hug, and said in an soothing voice, "Oh honey it's okay. You change and I will zip up the dress for you." Ginny did as her mother told her to do. When she was done her mum fixed the zipper and did up Ginny's hair.
Mrs. Weasley smiled with tears in her eyes, "Oh honey you are so beautiful." The dress had no straps and hung tightly around her chest. It clung to her body all the way down to her thighs and then fell loosely to her ankles. The jade green of the dress complimented her very well. Her mother walked to her dresser and turned around. She was holding a silver necklace. She walked over to Ginny and said, "This is the necklace that I was wearing the first time your father and I meet. I think it of it as good luck. I think you should wear it tonight." Ginny smiled as her mother placed the necklace around her neck. "Thank you mum," she said.
Ginny sat down on her mom's bed and for the first time noticed the rose sitting on the table next to her. She looked at her mom and back at the rose, it had her name on it. She picked it up and read, "This red rose represents love. I give this rose to you because I love you. I love you because you help me relax. For this I will always and forever love you." Ginny looked up at her mom and said, "Mum, what is Harry doing?" Mrs. Weasley smiled, "Oh sweety, I can't say, but he did ask if I would send you down to the kitchen.
While this was taking place, something monumental was happening in Ginny's room. When Ginny left, Ron appeared nervous. Hermione started to say, "Look Ron I..." but Ron had cut her off with a kiss. He looked into her eyes and began, "Hermione I am so sorry I had an idiot moment. Is there anyway you could forgive me?" Hermione knew she had overreacted and said, "Of course I do!" Ron smiled and pulled the roses and the book from behind his back. "I was hoping you would say that." "Ohmigosh! Ron these are beautiful thank you so much," She gave him a passionate kiss. Ron had a great idea. When Hermione pulled back and said, "I love you," Ron looked at her and said as he was getting down on one knee, "I love you too Hermione. I know we are young and just got together, but I don't think I could ever survive the rest of my life with out you by my side. Now, I don't have a ring to give you just yet, but will you give this idiot the pleasure of becoming his wife?"
Hermione gasped and began crying. Ron continued to look up at her, "Well," he said. Hermione got down on her knees and put her hands on Ron's face and said, "Yes! Yes! Yes! and you are not an idiot." Ron let out a breath and gave her a kiss. Hermione said, "But." Ron looked scared, "But what?" he asked. Hermione said, "Well it is just that today is a special day for Ginny and I don't want to take all her glory. Could we keep this between us for now?" Ron laughed, "As long as you are still going to become my wife, I don't care when everybody else finds out." Hermione laughed as well, "Come on we need to get downstairs. Ron nodded and helped her up to her feet, and they walked down to the kitchen together hand in hand.
When Ginny opened her mum's door there was another was there. She picked it up and read, "This red rose represents love. I give this rose to you because I love you. I love you because you can brighten any room with your smile. For this I will always and forever love you." Mrs. Weasley had to urge Ginny forward. When she arrived to the kitchen she was swiping the tears from her eyes. When she looked up at the rumble of noise she noticed she and her mum were not alone. Sitting at the table was Ron and Hermione, Fred and George, Percy, Bill and Fleur, Charlie and her dad. Harry was no where to be seen.
"Where's Harry?" she asked noone in particular. Everyone grinned and pointed silently to the door. Ginny looked up and saw that there was another rose on the door. She walked over opened it and read, "This red rose represents love. I give this rose to you because I love you. I love you because you are compassionate. For this I will always and forever love you." Ginny heard Fleur say, "Zat was zo beautiful." Ginny smiled and opened the door.
When she stepped out side she noticed that there was a path of red and yellow rose petals. She followed the path towards the garden. When she got there a beautiful archway stood at the entrance covered with ivy. Under the archway there was an amazing table setting. There was a small table covered in red rose petals. A single candle lit the table. There were pixies surrounding the area that gave it a wonderful glow. Ginny smiled and said, "Neville did you do all this for me?" She was laughing to herself when Harry stepped out looking shocked, "Yeah" he said and he told me to give you this too," Harry teased as he gave her a kiss. He pulled out the final rose and said, "This red rose represents love. I give this rose to you because I love you. I love you because you are you. For this I will always and forever love you." He gave her the rose and another kiss.
Ginny could not help but laugh and cry at the same time, "Oh Harry I love you so much. Thank you for all of this." She gave Harry a hug and d kiss. Harry motioned for her to sit in one of the chairs while he took he other. Harry held out the ring for Ginny. She gasped, "Oh Harry it is lovely." Harry said, "When I purchased this ring, I thought of my mother. I believe, from what I have learned about her, that she would have loved you. That is where the lily comes from. The emeralds I thought would compliment your beauty(and I was right, they will). I learned from the jeweler that my father had also purchased an emerald ring from her, for my mother. In a way, I believe that when the witch was able to find this ring exactly how I wanted it, that it was my parents way of saying that they approve of our relationship. This is a promise ring Ginny. I give this ring to you with the promise that when the time is right, I will ask you to marry me and become my wife." Ginny had tears running down her face. Harry swiped them away with his thumbs and said, "There is one thing tho, you have to promise not to get behind at school." Ginny nodded, "Anything" she said.
Harry smiled and they kissed each other deeply. When Harry pulled back from the kiss, he looked over Ginny's shoulder and began laughing. Ginny looked at him like he was out of his mind. Harry pointed to the house. Ginny spun around to see her entire family, even Fleur and Hermione, had their faces pressed against the glass of the windows and the door. Ginny also noticed several extendable ears slowly crawling their way back to the house. Ginny sighed and said, "Unbelievable." Harry was slipping the ring onto her finger and he said, "No, it is totally believable, they are your family." and they both burst into laughter as the family came running out to give hugs.